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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 283.64 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 283.64 and 178.84 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 283.64 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/283.64 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 283.64 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 50,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.18/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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